Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SizeNo size limit
Bag10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregateAggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Big blue-lined porgy with a steep head; bulldozes crabs. More on the jolthead porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for jolthead porgy in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many jolthead porgy can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.
When is jolthead porgy season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia jolthead porgy rule?
Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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